AGCAS Coming Events

MBTI Sponsored Qualifying Courses, Bristol

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:38:43 GMT

MBTI Sponsored Qualifying Courses at reduced rates for AGCAS members:

STEP I (consisting of Part 1 and Part 2) costs £975 - dates as follows:

Part 1 - 10-12/02/2010

Part 2 - 25-26/03/2010

Part 1 - 14-16/04/2010

Part 2 - 27-28/05/2010

Part 1 - 21-23/07/2010

Part 2 - 02-03/09/2010

Part 1 - 06-08/10/2010

Part 2 - 18-19/11/2010

STEP II costs £500:

08-09/07/2010

Vitae Researcher Development Conference 2010. Realising the Potential of Researchers

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:54:23 GMT

The Vitae annual conference is for everyone with a strategic or practical role in the development of researchers. In the current climate of national and global change and challenge, it has surely never been more important to focus on the effective development of researchers and to ensure that researchers make a valuable contribution to the wider community and economy. We also need to build a case for sustaining the investment in our researchers in order to build research capacity and remain globally competitive.

Please note that the Early Booking discount period ends on July 16th.

University of Edinburgh Scots Law Fair

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:56:24 GMT

Brings together firms offering Scots Law Traineeships and students studying a Scots Law degree.

University of Nottingham Part-time Recruitment Event

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:16:18 GMT

This event aims to provide opportunities for students and graduates who are looking for part-time and volunteer work arranged by the university, and externally.

Permission to work: guiding international students through the immigration maze, London

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:56:06 GMT

Build your confidence in providing information regarding the immigration regulations and permissions for international students on this course.

Please note that the content of this one day training event is the same as the one which ran in March 2010.

University of Dundee Law Fair

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:49:41 GMT

All graduates and students are welcome to attend the Dundee Law Fair. A large number of law firms and organisations will be present.

University of St Andrews Law Fair 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:53:28 GMT

Considering Law as a career? Attend this fair to find out about conversion courses, training contracts and sponsorship opportunities. Suitable for students of all years and disciplines.

University of Edinburgh Careers Fair

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:57:18 GMT

A great chance to find out about potential career opportunities all in one place, no matter what stage you are at in your career planning. Final year students can find out about graduate jobs and earlier year students can find out about work experience and internships.

King's College London Part Time work fair

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:53:53 GMT

For companies looking to recruit students for part time work whilst they are at University.

LSE Volunteering Fair, London

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:31:36 GMT

The LSE Volunteering Fair is an exciting opportunity for not-for-profit organisations to meet and recruit committed students who are keen to volunteer, engage with communities and apply their knowledge and skills to real life situations.

University of Dundee Finance Fair

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:50:28 GMT

All graduates and students are welcome to attend the Dundee Finance Fair, at which a large number of employers and organisations will be present.

City University London Banking, Finance & Consultancy Fair

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:56:26 GMT

The fair will be aimed at all our undergraduate students who are thinking of pursuing a career in the Banking, Finance, Accountancy and Consultancy sectors and it will also be open to postgraduate students from Cass Business School, who are thinking of applying for graduate schemes. First year students are encouraged to attend so that they can research organisations and vacation opportunities.

LSE Consultancy Fair, London

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:33:22 GMT

This highly successful and popular event has been running for a number of years and provides recruiters access to the finest third year and postgraduate students.

University of St Andrews Graduate Management & Finance Fair 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:54:50 GMT

Looking for a place on a Graduate Training Scheme, or an internship with a major employer? Attend this fair to meet 'blue chip' private and also large public sector employers. Of interest to students of all years and disciplines.

University of Ulster Autumn Careers Fair

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:25:32 GMT

The University of Ulster will be holding a four day Careers Fair on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th October (Jordanstown campus), Wednesday 13th October (Coleraine campus) and Thursday 14th October (Magee campus).

For further information please email careers@ulster.ac.uk

University of Aberdeen Law Fair

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:34:48 GMT

Law Fair advertising traineeship and work experience opportunities to law students at the University of Aberdeen.

Spotlight on Careers - Cardiff's Autumn Fair

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:29:04 GMT

This event is designed to help students to meet the Careers Service, GO Wales, employers and other organisations and to find out about the jobs, postgraduate study and time-out opportunities available to them.

Robert Gordon University Law Fair, Aberdeen

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:01:46 GMT

Come along to meet and talk directly to representatives from Scottish law firms, public sector and professional bodies. Find out what they are looking for in prospective trainees. Ask about legal work experience and traineeships and learn more about the recruitment process.

Scottish Graduate Fair, Glasgow

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:59:05 GMT

The Scottish Graduate Fair is the highlight of the recruitment season with a diverse range of employers alongside higher education institutions attending on both days.

Entry to the Fair is free to visitors, as is the Fair Guide. A free shuttle bus service operates between the City Centre and the SECC.

Students and graduates from all universities are welcome to attend.

Queen Mary Univeristy of London Law Fair

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:26:12 GMT

This fair is aimed at students and graduates interested in a Career in Law. It is an opportunity to meet staff from a range of organisations including law firms, barristers chambers and professional bodies. Non-law students can also find out about post-grad conversation courses.

Cambridge University Banking & Finance Event

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:48:21 GMT

A careers event organised by Cambridge University Careers Service for organisations offering careers in accountancy, actuarial, capital markets, financial management, investment and retail banking, insurance, pensions, property, risk management, and taxation.

City University London Engineering, Science & Technology Fair

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:09:12 GMT

The fair will be aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering, Maths and IT students who are looking for graduate schemes or thinking of undertaking an industrial or summer placement. First year students are encouraged to attend so that they can research organisations and vacation opportunities.

Swansea University Careers Fair

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:16:19 GMT

The annual Careers Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet current students and recent graduates from across the region. It will be held this year on Thursday 14th October from 10.00 to 3.00pm

Northumbria University Careers in Law Fair 2010, Newcastle

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:35:43 GMT

An event for students and graduates interested in a Career in Law where they can meet staff from a range of organisations including law firms, barristers chambers and professional bodies. Non-law students can also find out about post-grad conversation courses. Open to students from any university.

Heriot Watt University Annual Careers Fair, Scotland

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:31:03 GMT

Annual Careers Fair for students from all disciplines.

Cambridge University Consultancy Event

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:25:43 GMT

A recruitment event organised by Cambridge University Careers Service. Open to employers offering careers in consultancy - business process, environmental, economic, IT, strategy, technology, and management services.

University of Surrey Careers Fair

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:22:14 GMT

The University of Surrey Annual Careers fair will be held on Thursday 14 October. The event will run from 3.00pm until 6.30pm and the cost of attendance is £240 plus VAT.

This event is popular amongst our students, attracting all year groups. Typical attendance in previous years has been in excess of 2000 students.

We can accommodate up to 100 exhibitors, so please book early to avoid disappointmet.

For more information and to book a place please contact Cathryn Jobson c.jobson@surrey.ac.uk (tel 01483 689156)

UCL Engineering Fair, London

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:33:50 GMT

For Chemical, Civil, Electronic & Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Construction focussed organisations looking to target primarily final year students.

University of St Andrews Science & Technology Fair 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:57:11 GMT

Whether your interest is in a scientific or IT career or another area such as sales & marketing, logistics, finance, administration, HR, procurement and business you can't afford to miss this fair. Students of all years are invited.

Careers That Make A Difference Online Fair

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:10:22 GMT

We have a large number of students who are looking for a career where they can make a real difference to people's lives, to communities and to the environment and we're bringing them altogether online...want to join in?

Newcastle JobFest

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:41:02 GMT

Attracting over 80 local and national exhibitors from a wide range of sectors, ultimately, you can expect to meet between 1400 - 1600 students looking for internships and graduate opportunities for a Summer/Autumn 2011 start.

Spotlight on Business, Cardiff

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:57:09 GMT

A two-day careers information and recruitment event for all years and degree displines interested in a career in business and/or finance.

UCL Investment Banking Fair, London

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:36:04 GMT

Internships and graduate opportunities in Investment Banking. Targeted primarily at penultimate and 1st year students.

Durham University Information Fair

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:49:33 GMT

This annual event enables graduate recruiters to meet a wide range of students and talk to them informally about aspirations, interests and opportunities.

Oxford University Advertising, PR and Marketing Fair

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:36:29 GMT

Oxford University Advertising, PR and Marketing Fair is an opportunity for organisations to raise awareness of the roles, diversity of employers and career progression in this dynamic and growing sector to students and graduates of Oxford University. It is also a chance to promote recruitment opportunities for penultimate and finalist students in advertising, marketing, market research, brand consultancy and public relations.

Robert Gordon University Careers Fair, Aberdeen

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:16:23 GMT

The October Careers Fair, organised by the Careers Centre for all students will be held on Wednesday 20th October 11am to 3pm at Garthdee Campus.

Come along to meet and talk directly to a variety of Graduate Recruiters. Find out what they are looking for from newly qualified graduates.

University of Nottingham Law Fair

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:52:44 GMT

Recruitment & Training Fair open to students from any institution

City University London Actuarial, Insurance & Risk Management Fair

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:09:40 GMT

The fair will be aimed at all our undergraduate students who are thinking of pursuing a career in the Actuarial, Insurance and Risk Management sectors and it will also be open to postgraduate students from Cass Business School, who are thinking of applying for graduate schemes. First year students are encouraged to attend so that they can research organisations and vacation opportunities.

Oxford University Management Consultancy Fair

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:39:34 GMT

Oxford University Management Consultancy Fair is an opportunity for a cross section of companies including strategy firms, generalist firms and specialist management consultancy firms, to promote their companies and the opportunities available for undergraduates and postgraduates looking for management consultancy roles.

Oxford University Finance Sector Fair

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:53:09 GMT

Oxford University Finance Sector Fair is an opportunity for a cross-section of organisations representing Accountancy, Actuarial, Banks, Insurance and Investment Management firms to promote recruitment opportunities to all undergraduates and postgraduates looking for positions.

UCL IT and Technology Fair, London

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:35 GMT

For IT and Telecommunications organisations targetting primarily final and penultimate year students.

LSE Advertising, Marketing and PR Fair, London

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:54:12 GMT

Following the success of this event in previous years, we are looking forward to our fourth Advertising, Marketing and PR Fair. The fair provides you with the opportunity to meet high-achieving LSE students and graduates from all social science degrees.

Spotlight on Engineering, Physics & IT, Cardiff

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:57:55 GMT

A two-day careers information and recruitment event for all years studying Engineering, Physics and Computer Science.

The Bournemouth University Careers and Placements Fair

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:17:22 GMT

The exhibition will showcase approximately 50 different organisations on each day promoting employment, career, placement further study and alternative options opportunities to students. The event provides current students and recent graduates with the chance to talk to recruiters face to face and to collect recruitment literature. This is the second year that Bournemouth University plans to hold a 2 day event with different sectors represented on the different days.

Queen Mary I.T. & technology fair, London

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:19:25 GMT

Run jointly between QM Careers and the School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science, the fair provides a fantastic opportunity to meet students – inside and outside of our School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science – who are keen to find out about work experience, placement opportunities and graduate positions. It is also a great way for you to make students aware of your organisation and the opportunities you have available.

University of Dundee Careers Fair

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:57:17 GMT

All graduates and students are welcome to attend the Dundee Careers Fair, at which a large number of top employers and organisations will be present.

Robert Gordon University Careers & ICAS Careers Fair, Aberdeen

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:10:31 GMT

Forget what you think you know about being an accountant. These days, you'll be more in demand than ever, and you don't even need to have studied a degree in accountancy. What is important are strong business, communication and leadership skills because you won't be spending all day working on spreadsheets.

King's College London Careers Fair

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:57:52 GMT

General recruitment fair

UCL Finance & Economics Fair, London

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:42:58 GMT

For Accountancy, Professional Services, Actuarial, Economic Consultancy and Insurance organisations looking to target final and penultimate year students.

The University of Northampton Careers Fair

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:32:33 GMT

The annual Careers Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet current students and recent graduates from across the region. It will be held this year on Wednesday 27 October on the Park Campus.

Lancaster University Career Opportunities Fair

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:38:24 GMT

One of the best ways of encouraging applications from the top students is to attend Career Opportunities, Lancaster's annual employers' exhibition. This year the event will take place on Wednesday 27th October from 11.30 - 4.00 pm.

University of Edinburgh Travel & Volunteering Fair

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:11:46 GMT

This fair is specifically for organisations offering travel opportunities, gap years, overseas projects, TEFL, volunteering positions etc who would like the chance to come onto campus and talk to our students.

The City Law Fair, London

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:39:24 GMT

The fair will be primarily aimed at Law students but will be open to students from other courses as well, who are thinking of pursuing a career in law. The event will be open to students from all UK Universities. First year students are encouraged to attend so that they can research organisations and vacation opportunities.

LSE Internship Fair

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:55:54 GMT

The LSE Internship Fair provides access to penultimate year students who are looking for an internship during their studies or over their summer break. As this event will be extensively promoted within LSE, it will not only be a good opportunity to make contact with motivated students very early in the recruitment cycle, but also raise your profile amongst undergraduates.

UCL Graduate Schemes Fair, London

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:40:48 GMT

Organisations offering Rotational or General Management Programmes targeted primarily at final year students.

Oxford University Careers Fair

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:10:34 GMT

The Oxford Careers fair will be of particular interest to you are looking for graduate roles in areas such as IT, HR, logistics, supply chain, distribution, sales and sales management, or general and project management. We are keen to attract a diverse range of employers ranging from sectors such as hospitality and leisure to transport and logistics, covering both national and local businesses as well as professional organisations.

Newcastle University IT Fair

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:42:38 GMT

The Newcastle IT Recruitment Fair is the ideal opportunity for you to advertise your graduate vacancies, work placements and other opportunities to students and graduates who are specifically interested in working within your sector, and who have the skills and talent you are looking for.

Business & Finance Fair, Sheffield

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:14:25 GMT

Organised by The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

Do you have opportunities in management, finance, administration, public service, tax, marketing, accountancy, sales, retail, buying, human resources, statistics and more...? Then we have an opportunity for you.

Durham Uni Work Experience Fair

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:50:14 GMT

The aim of the Work Experience Fair is to highlight the opportunities and benefits of gaining work experience to undergraduates at Durham University.

Spotlight on Law, Cardiff

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:58:50 GMT

New format for 2010 - a niche 'conference style' event for organisations keen to target Cardiff's Law Scholl and students keen to pursue a career in Law.

LSE Public Sector & Policy Fair, London

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:57:41 GMT

The LSE is well know for its politically engaged students, this fair aims to educate students from all disciplines about opportunities in government and policy related positions in the private and public sectors.

Engineering, Science & IT Fair, Sheffield

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:24:38 GMT

Organised by The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

Do you have opportunities in engineering, science & IT...? Then we have an opportunity for you.

Leicestershire Student & Graduate Fair

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:26:42 GMT

The Leicestershire Student & Graduate Fair is jointly organised by the University of Leicester and De Montfort University. The event is one of the largest graduate recruitment fairs in the East Midlands with normally more than 2500 delegates and 100 employers exhibiting.

Oxford University Science and Engineering Fair

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:36:38 GMT

Oxford University Science and Engineering fair is aimed at all students studying science and engineering subjects including undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers looking for technical or non technical roles, and is an opportunity for organisations to promote a diverse range of work experience and recruitment opportunities within these sectors.

University of Kent Careers and Recruitment Fair

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:17:56 GMT

The Fair will involve organisations from a wide range of career areas. It will be open to students of all subjects seeking graduate positions, year-in-industry placements, summer internships, vacation work and further study opportunities.

LSE Business and Management Fair, London

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:59:34 GMT

Our Business and Management Fair attracts students from all disciplines who want to explore the opportunities within this sector. Last year we were pleased to welcome a diverse range of organisations from industries including Energy, Technology, Media, FMCG, Retail and Management Consultancies.

Teesside University Careers Fair, Middlesbrough

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:15:31 GMT

The annual careers fair, held in November, gives you the opportunity to speak to potential employers and find out what careers, jobs, placement and study opportunities are on offer.

Spotlight on Science, Cardiff

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:07 GMT

A one-day careers information and recruitment event for all years and Science related disciplines.

Business & Management Event - graduate programmes for professional careers, Cambridge

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:50:28 GMT

A recruitment event organised by Cambridge University Careers Service. Open to organisations with opportunities in HR, sales and marketing, purchasing, administration, and finance. Also open to those sectors not covered by specialist sector events; such as Retail, FMCG, Food/Drink, and the Public Sector, to firms with opportunities in general management schemes and also relevant Professional Bodies.

Cambridge University Science, Engineering & Technology Event

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:41 GMT

A recruitment event organised for Cambridge students by Cambridge University Careers Service. Open to organisations offering careers in telecommunications, engineering, Information Technology, manufacturing, patent work, Research & Development, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, transport, power and utilities.

Oxford University Law Fair

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:36:24 GMT

Oxford University Law Fair is one of the largest University Law fairs with over 90 organisations and 900 students attending. This fair is an opportunity for private practice firms of Solicitors, Barristers Chambers, Law Course providers and Public Sector legal employers to raise awareness of their organisations, and to promote their recruitment and training opportunities to all undergraduates and postgraduates looking for positions within this sector.

Newcastle Law Fair

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:45:51 GMT

In association with Newcastle Law School, the event attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.

UCL Law Fair

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:42:27 GMT

For City and Regional Solicitors, Barristers’ Chambers, Public Sector and Not-for-Profit, Professional Services.

Aimed primarily at Laws and non-Laws students in their penultimate and final years.

The Law Fair, Manchester

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:41:08 GMT

A fair for undergraduates and graduates of any university who want to find out more about a career in law.

King's College London Vacation Work & Internship Fair

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:59:41 GMT

Recruitment fair for Vacation work & internships

The Postgraduate Study Fair, Manchester

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:45:35 GMT

Over 90 institutions and other types of training providers will be exhibiting at this fair to promote their opportunities to students and graduates who are looking to go on to further study after their first degree.

Oxford University Internship Fair

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:35:56 GMT

Oxford University Internship Fair is an opportunity for a diverse range of companies to meet with undergraduates and to give insight into Work Experience and Internship opportunities available.

King's College London Technology Fair

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:59:42 GMT

Fair for recruitment inthe Technology sector forour Physical Sciences & Engineering students

Newcastle University Engineering Fair

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:57:14 GMT

Newcastle University Engineering Fair is the ideal opportunity for you to advertise your graduate vacancies, work placements and other opportunities to students and graduates who are specifically interested in working within your sector, and who have the skills and talent you are looking for.

Working in Information, Warwick

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:54:36 GMT

This three day residential course aims to give an overview of the main sources of careers information and techniques to assist students with their research. It will cover trends that may impact upon collection policy, resource evaluation & selection and quality frameworks. Dissemination methods, including web content & structure, marketing materials, and web 2.0. technologies, will be examined to enable participants to determine the appropriate balance in their service.

Training the Trainers, Warwick

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:38:55 GMT

A four day residential course for any staff providing training for peer groups whether this be as Trainers for AGCAS, or runnning events internally for careers service colleagues, academics or other staff groups. The focus is not on teaching student groups - see the Group Work course.

King's College London Law Fair

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:59:45 GMT

Recruitement fair for Law firms

Cambridge University Internships & Vacation Work Opportunities Event

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:51:00 GMT

An information event organised by Cambridge University Careers Service held at the end of the Michaelmas Term, to allow students to undertake research over the Christmas break and make applications in the Lent Term. Open to organisations from all employment sectors offering internships or vacation work opportunities.

Heads of Service Conference 2011, Birmingham

Tue, 04 May 2010 09:17:30 GMT

AGCAS Heads of Service Conference 2011 will take place at Aston University's conference centre.

Biennial Conference 2011, Nottingham

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:19:10 GMT

More details of this conference, to be held at the University of Nottingham, will be posted here closer to the time.